Donghia Decorative Objects

With distinctive style touches like gray flannel upholstery and overstuffed seating, American designer Angelo Donghia (1935–85) was a visionary leader of bold interior design and furniture in the 1970s and ’80s. Although Donghia lived only to age 50, by the time of his death from AIDS-related pneumonia, his name graced numerous furniture and decor companies, in addition to his own interior designs.

After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1959, Donghia joined the interiors firm of Yale R. Burge, and his star rose quickly from there. By 1963, he had been appointed vice president and in 1966, partner — a move that came with a name change for the firm to Burge-Donghia Interiors. In 1968, he founded the fabrics and wall coverings company & Vice Versa, and in 1978 he founded Donghia Furniture. With this holistic approach, Donghia was able to oversee nearly every element of an interior design project, which, for him, spanned everything from corporate offices (notably PepsiCo’s world headquarters in Purchase, New York) to the Metropolitan Opera Club at Lincoln Center to residential interiors for clients such as Diana Ross and Ralph Lauren.

After he inherited Burge’s firm, he continued to develop its reach as Donghia Associates. He opened a series of showrooms around the country to offer his designs to a wider audience, who loved the company’s marriage of minimal forms with luxe materials. His silver-foil ceilings, mixing of eclectic textile patterns and plush furniture set trends and, through mass marketing, influenced the direction of American interior design.

“I feel that I’ve developed my own style that is as classic and minimal as the ’30s style it reflects,” the designer once told New York magazine. In 2015, the retrospective “Angelo Donghia: Design Superstar” at the New York School of Interior Design chronicled his influence on all facets of modern interiors, from furnishings to wall coverings. It’s an approach that still resonates today. Donghia continued to operate as a company after his death, acquired by the Rubelli Group in 2005. After it filed for bankruptcy in 2020 and closed its showrooms, its name, designs, archives and inventory were acquired by Kravet.

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Creator: Donghia

Donghia, "Lugano" Modern Murano Glass Vessel Made by Seguso Vetri d`Arte

$3,850

Donghia, "Lugano" Modern Murano Glass Vessel Made by Seguso Vetri d`Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

The Seguso family has been producing hand blown glass on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, for more than six hundred years. As one of the oldest Muranese dynasties, twenty-three generations of artisans, entrepreneurs and glass masters with a wide range of skills, have all shared an immense passion for the design and craft of hand blown glass. Through the precious artisanal skills of their glass masters, furnaces and factories, Seguso has had the pleasure of producing pieces for royal families, the Vatican, some of the finest private residences and public spaces throughout the world, as well Donghia’s Murano glass...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass, Blown Glass

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte

$2,100

H 13.78 in Dm 8.27 in

Italian Scavo Murano Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d’Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Archimede Seguso

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

This stunning handblown vase was handblown on the Venetian island of Murano by Seguso- one of Italy's most illustrious producers. The Scavo finished glass, realised in a beautiful aq...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s

$1,636Sale Price|60% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

Murano Glass Large Bottle by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D´Arte, Italy, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Valencia, VC

Seguso Vetri D’Arte Bottle Vase by Flavio Poli, Documented A striking and rare large bottle vase designed by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri D’Arte, created during his time as the comp...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Magnificent sommerso murano vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte

$1,636

H 13.98 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Magnificent sommerso murano vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The magnificent Sommerso Murano vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte is a stunning piece of glass art that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and innovative design for which Murano glass...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s

$2,325

H 3.67 in W 11.93 in D 7.09 in

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Sommerso Glass Bowl, 1960s. A very large Murano sommerso art glass bowl. Designed by Flavio Poli or Mario ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte

$2,443

H 15.36 in Dm 12.21 in

Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Beautiful teal-colored Murano glass bubble vase. Fabricated by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte in the 1980's, Italy. This beautiful Venetian glass vase is made with hand-blown gl...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Magnificent sommerso murano vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte

$2,102

H 13.98 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in

Magnificent sommerso murano vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in BARCELONA, ES

The magnificent Sommerso Murano vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte is a stunning piece of glass art that exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship and innovative design for which Murano glass...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s

$514

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant in shape and extraordinary craftsmanship, with the use of the Scavo technique to r...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels

$3,800 / set

H 6.66 in Dm 2.96 in

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Ensemble of 'A Scavo' Murano Art Glass Vases and Vessels

By Vittorio Rigattieri, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful collection / ensemble of 'a Scavo' colored / coloured glass vases and vessels, some of which have been attributed to Vittorio Rigatierri for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Ita...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s

$513

H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

"A Scavo" Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Artistic Glass Vases Murano, Italy, 1960s

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Roma, IT

Murano glass vase "A SCAVO" attributable to Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy, circa 1960s. Elegant in shape and extraordinary craftsmanship, with the use of the Scavo technique to r...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Seguso Vetri D'Arte Amber and White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Vase

$1,820Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.33 in Dm 5.36 in

Vintage Seguso Vetri D'Arte Amber and White 'a Scavo' Murano Glass Vase

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Large, long 'pencil' necked 'a Scavo' amber and white colored / coloured glass vase or vessel by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy. Elegant in form and showing extraordinary craftsmanship with the use of the 'Scavo' technique to replicate to look and feel of ancient Roman archeological...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano

$275

H 6.11 in Dm 2.56 in

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Flavio Poli

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano A vintage art glass vase attributed to Flavio Poli and Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice around 1950s. The vase is made of thick...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano

$1,075

H 12.8 in Dm 4.53 in

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Art Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano A rare art glass vase attributed to Mario Pinzoni and Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano Venice around 1970s. The vase is made of thick ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Donghia Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Previously Available Items

Monumental Seguso for Donghia Murano Blue & Topaz Glass Sommerso Vase

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H 17.5 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Monumental Seguso for Donghia Murano Blue & Topaz Glass Sommerso Vase

By Donghia

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Monumental Seguso for Donghia Murano Blue & Topaz Glass Sommerso Vase.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Murano Glass Bud Vase by Seguso Vetri D’Arte for Donghia, Signed and Dated 1999

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H 18.9 in Dm 4.93 in

Murano Glass Bud Vase by Seguso Vetri D’Arte for Donghia, Signed and Dated 1999

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia

Located in Glasgow, GB

Mouthblown Murano glass bud vase, produced in Murano in the late 1990s by Seguso Vetri D’Arte for Donghia. The tall, sculptural form features a slender elongated neck, proportioned...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Donghia Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Murano Glass Veronese Vase by Seguso Vetri D’Arte for Donghia, 1988

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H 14.57 in Dm 9.06 in

Murano Glass Veronese Vase by Seguso Vetri D’Arte for Donghia, 1988

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia

Located in Glasgow, GB

Large Veronese-form vase, produced by Seguso Vetri D’Arte in Murano for Donghia. The rotund form derives from the classical Vaso Veronese, a Venetian glass type first developed in t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Baroque Donghia Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Donghia Murano Matte Gold Glass Bouquet Vase

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H 18.5 in Dm 13 in

Donghia Murano Matte Gold Glass Bouquet Vase

By Donghia

Located in New York, NY

Large scale Murano glass bouquet vase with a matte gold color and chiseled frosted exterior. Etched on bottom.

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20th Century Italian Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Donghia Italian Murano Glass Vase

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H 5.5 in Dm 8 in

Donghia Italian Murano Glass Vase

By Donghia

Located in Atlanta, GA

Donghia Italian Murano Glass Vase, lobed form with thick rolled rim in colorless glass hand blown with internal gilt foil inclusions. Signed Donghia to underside.

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20th Century Italian Donghia Decorative Objects

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Art Glass

Donghia, "Imperiale" Modern Murano Large Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d`Arte

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H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in

Donghia, "Imperiale" Modern Murano Large Glass Vase by Seguso Vetri d`Arte

By Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Donghia

Located in Murano, Venice, IT

The Seguso family has been producing hand blown glass on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy for more than six hundred years. As one of the oldest Muranese dynasties, twenty-two generations of artisans, entrepreneurs and glass masters with a wide range of skills, have all shared an immense passion for the design and craft of hand blown glass. Through the precious artisanal skills of their glass masters, furnaces and factories, Seguso has had the pleasure of producing pieces for royal families, the Vatican, some of the finest private residences and public spaces throughout the world, as well Donghia’s Murano glass...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Donghia Murano Matte Gold Glass Bouquet Vase

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H 18.5 in Dm 13 in

Donghia Murano Matte Gold Glass Bouquet Vase

By Donghia

Located in New York, NY

Large scale Murano glass bouquet vase with a matte gold color and chiseled frosted exterior. Etched on bottom.

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20th Century European Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Murano Glass

Pair of Donghia's Gold Mercury Glass Vases "Italy"

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H 18.9 in Dm 12.6 in

Pair of Donghia's Gold Mercury Glass Vases "Italy"

By Donghia

Located in Brussels, BE

Set of two beautiful Donghia's gold mercury glass vases traditionally manufactured with great care in Italy in the late 1990s. These pieces are signed (picture 5) and are in perfect condition. This set of vases keeps some sensibilities from the original craftsmanship with the oriental shape...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Donghia Decorative Objects

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Glass, Mercury Glass

Donghia decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Donghia decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of glass and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original decorative objects by Donghia were created in the Rococo style in italy during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Pasquale Rubati, and Interi. Prices for Donghia decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,895 and can go as high as $3,103, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,327.

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Questions About Donghia Decorative Objects

Is Donghia still in business?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Donghia is still in business as of January 2021. However, the brand did announce it was closing its showrooms in 2020, and Kravet Inc., purchased Donghia following bankruptcy proceedings. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Donghia furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.

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